Don’t Be Overly Concerned About Resale Value

When investing money into a home art collection, it’s natural to think about whether or not the pieces will appreciate over time. According to Soboleva, however, that’s likely not worth losing sleep over—unless you’re a particularly high-roller, that is. Any piece of art under $10,000 isn’t likely to spell a financial windfall for you—or your heirs. “At that level, there are a lot of artists, and it’s not clear who is going to succeed,” she says. “Again, that’s why you should buy something you love and are going to enjoy.”